Head of Network Optimisation
New Yesterday
Purpose
As Head of Network Optimisation, you'll be the strategic lead for making the overall supply chain smarter, faster, and more efficient-both in-store and online. You'll have the opportunity to design and implement impactful change across the network, from short-term wins to long-term structural innovation. Think automation, analytics, resilience, and real growth.
This role sits within a newly formed Supply Chain Team.
You'll work cross-functionally with stakeholders across Retail, Finance, and Tech, making data-led decisions that shape the future of how we serve our customers. If you're a commercially minded leader with a passion for operational excellence and a love of solving complex problems, this is your moment.
The role as Head of Network Optimisation:
- Network Optimisation Strategy:
Lead the development and delivery of a high-impact supply chain roadmap focused on cost, speed, scalability, and quality. - Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with key teams (Finance, Retail, IT, Logistics) to identify and execute optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end supply chain. - Innovation & Automation:
Bring in cutting-edge thinking. Leverage automation, digital tools, and analytics to enhance performance and future-proof our operations. - Performance Monitoring & Insights:
Define KPIs and lead performance deep-dives. Use data to tell compelling stories and influence strategic decision-making at the highest level. - Growth Enablement:
Build a flexible, resilient network ready to scale with our business-supporting long-term capacity planning, sustainability, and customer promise.
Who we're looking for
Must-Have Experience:
- Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years in supply chain / logistics optimisation or network design, ideally in retail or FMCG.
- Experience in omnichannel environments and operational execution.
- Strong grasp of planning, inventory management, and supply chain systems.
Skills & Traits:
- Confident project leader with strong stakeholder management.
- Analytical mindset with exceptional data interpretation skills.
- Hands-on, energetic leadership style with a collaborative, solutions-first approach.
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
Bonus Points For:
- Financial acumen (P&L experience, budgeting).
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, SAP APO/IBP.
- Knowledge of sustainable supply chain practices.
- Familiarity with tools like Supply Chain Guru or similar optimisation platforms.
BBBH: 34010
- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £150,000 - £200,000
- Category:
- IT & Technology